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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.70, 19,964.55 and 12,661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.70, 19,964.55 and 12,661.70 is: 18,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.70 : 19,964.55 = 12,661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.70/19,964.55 = 12,661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.70x = 19,964.55 × 12,661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.70x = 252,785,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,785,142.74/13,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.55

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